Lydia Bennett

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Events
1500 m · Mile Short Track

Lydia Bennett is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:20.19 in the 800m, 4:25.17 in the 1500m, 4:52.30 in the Mile, 10:18.65 in the 3000m and 10:13.89 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:25.17
2026 season best4:43.52Mar 27, 2026 · Saint Louis University Stadium, Saint Louis, MO
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:52.30
Last competitionSaint Louis University Speed/Power FestivalMar 27, 2026 · 4:43.52
Saint Louis University Speed/Power Festival

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1500 m 4:25.17, Mile Short Track 4:52.30, 2026 season best 4:43.52 (Mar 27, 2026, Saint Louis University Stadium, Saint Louis, MO (USA)) · Last competition: Saint Louis University Speed/Power Festival, Mar 27, 2026, 4:43.52

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mOH 2022United States 800 m all-time list2:20.19830 pts–
1500mOH 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:25.171,012 pts–
MileIndoorNY 20254:52.30992 pts–
3000mIN 2026United States 3000 m all-time list10:18.65858 pts–
3000mIndoorKY 202610:13.89890 pts–
3000m-short-trackIA 202610:24.74857 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:43.52–Mar 27, 2026Saint Louis University Speed/Power Festival
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:04.29–Feb 25, 2026Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2026Mile Indoor5:07.96–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:13.89–Feb 25, 2026Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20263000m 10:18.65–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
20263000m Indoor10:18.65–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
20263000m-short-track 10:24.74–Jan 23, 2026Larry Wieczorek Invitational
2025800m 2:21.47–May 15, 2025Ohio Valley Conference Championship, SEMO Abe Stuber T&F Complex, Cape Girardeau, MO
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lydia Bennett's 1500 m personal best is 4:25.17, set on May 24, 2025 in Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OH (USA).

Lydia Bennett competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:43.52, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Saint Louis University Stadium, Saint Louis, MO (USA). Last competition: Saint Louis University Speed/Power Festival on Mar 27, 2026, 4:43.52.